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In this podcast (episode #541) and blog, I talk to behavioral specialist and author Dr. Michael A. Caparrelli about his fascinating new book Monster Mirror: 100 Hours with David Berkowitz, Once Known as Son of Sam, what talking to one of America’s most frightening killers has taught him about evil and the human mind, t

In this podcast (episode #539) and blog, I talk to author, intergenerational trauma expert and psychologist Dr. Mariel Buqué about the impacts of intergenerational trauma, her amazing new book Break the Cycle, how to find healing and peace in every area of your life, and so much more! Dr. Mariel is an Afro-Dominican p

In this podcast (episode #538) and blog, I talk about the surprising benefits of worrying, and how to worry the “just right” way! This is a two-part series. For part 2, see here (episode #540). There are multiple benefits to worry, if we learn how to manage our feeling in the moment. I call this the “Goldilocks” effect

In this podcast (episode #537) and blog, I talk to holistic psychologist and best-selling author Dr. Nicole LePera about her amazing new book, How to Be the Love You Seek, how to heal your relationship with yourself and others, how to break traumatic relationship cycles, and so much more! Dr. Nicole was trained in cli

In this podcast (episode #536) and blog, I talk about what we have gotten wrong about anxiety. It is entirely normal to experience feelings of anxiety without having a mental illness. These kinds of emotions are part of the human experience, and can be triggered by a wide range of life events and circumstances: Stress

In this podcast (episode #535) and blog, I talk to brain coach, top podcast host, and N.Y. Times bestselling author Jim Kwik about unlocking your brain’s amazing potential, how to accelerate learning, ways to improve brain health, and so much more! As a child, Jim suffered from several traumatic brain injuries, which a

In this podcast (episode #534) and blog, I talk to DryBar founder and best-selling author Alli Webb about finding joy when your life is a mess, how to find yourself again after a crisis, dealing with imposter syndrome, and so much more! When Drybar and its world-famous blowouts took off seemingly overnight, she found

In this podcast (episode #534) and blog, I share 3 mental health tips from one of my favorite philosophers, Epicurius. These tips are not earth-shattering ideas; rather, they are basic, grounding ideas that we all would do well to remember, especially amidst the fast pace of our technology-driven lives and the ever inc

In this podcast (episode #533) and blog, I talk about the difference between self-care and bad habits. Self-care has become an overused term these days. Indeed, bad habits and addictions can often be disguised as "self-care," so it’s important to figure out the difference between true and false self-care. Here are 3 ti

In this podcast (episode #532) and blog, I talk about managing your mental health while traveling. Traveling can be a wonderful experience, but it can also bring about stress and disrupt your routine, potentially impacting your mental health. Here are some tips to help you travel while prioritizing your mental well-bei

In this podcast (episode #531) and blog, I talk about ways to regulate anger. Anger serves a purpose when we manage it. Regulating anger is therefore an important skill for maintaining healthy relationships and managing your well-being. Here are 9 tips you can practice to effectively regulate anger: 1. Recognize the Ea

In this podcast (episode #530) and blog, I talk about ways to improve your emotional intelligence. People love to talk about emotional intelligence, which is actually self-regulation. This is also known as self-control or emotional regulation. It is the ability to manage your thoughts, emotions, behaviors and perspecti